Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

This course is suitable for professionals, tradespeople and others who are training or are required to train in the workplace. You will learn to deliver training and assess competency in both the vocational education and training (VET) sector and the workplace.

During the course you will:

• learn to design and plan learning programs
• learn to plan assessment activities and develop assessment tools
• develop skills for effective training in the workplace
• learn to best facilitate learning and assessment for groups and individuals
• develop skills to in adult language, literacy and numeracy
• learn to utilise training packages to meet the needs of groups or individuals.

This qualification is recognised Australia wide and complies with the standards set out by the National Standards and Skills Council.

Upskill: from TAE40110 qualification to meet new revised standards for RTOs by completing the following unit(s):

• TAELLN411 - address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills (1 day delivery)
• TAEASS502 - design and develop assessment tools (2 day delivery).

Upgrade: from the existing TAE40110 to the TAE40116 qualification through the completion of gap training and assessment (combined 1 day delivery).

Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning & Recognition of Current Competency.

Career opportunities after completion of this course include:

• enterprise trainer and/or assessor
• registered training organisation (RTO) trainer RTO assessor
• training adviser or training needs analyst
• vocational education teacher.

To be awarded TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, a student must successfully complete a total of ten (10) units of competency, comprising of:

• nine (9) core units, and;
• one (1) elective unit, of which:

• the elective may be selected from the electives listed in the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification, or;
• from any currently endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate IV or above.

The elective unit chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.